Thoracic Epidural Analgesia in Acute Pancreatitis

Hui, Rex Wan‐Hin; Leung, Choy-May

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“…Thoracic epidural analgesia has been shown to achieve adequate pain control in 87.5% to 100% of patients. 37 Epidural analgesia may offer a potential advantage in patients with acute pancreatitis as it can enhance pancreatic perfusion, which in turn, may alleviate ischemic injury and inflammation. 38 Two small RCTs evaluated the safety and efficacy of epidural analgesia in patients with acute pancreatitis.…”

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Acute Pancreatitis Review

Huang

Badurdeen

2023

Turk J Gastroenterol

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Acute pancreatitis, a prevalent illness with devastating consequences, poses a grave threat to those affected. There has been a steady increase in the occurrence of acute pancreatitis at about 3% per year from 1961 to 2016. There are 3 main guidelines on acute pancreatitis, including the American College of Gastroenterology, the International Association of Pancreatology/American Pancreatic Association guideline in 2013, and the American Gastroenterological Association guideline in 2018. However, several milestone studies have been published since then. We hereby reviewed the current acute pancreatitis guidelines with an update on clinical practice-changing literature. The aggressive or moderate fluid resuscitation in acute pancreatitis (WATERFALL) trial recommended fluid resuscitation with lactated Ringer’s solution at a moderate aggressive rate. All guidelines did not recommend prophylactic antibiotics use. Early enteral feeding reduces morbidity. A clear liquid diet is no longer recommended. Nutrition with nasogastric or nasojejunal feeding does not have a difference. The upcoming high vs. low-energy administration in the early phase of acute pancreatitis (GOULASH) trial will provide more information on the impact of calorie intake. Pain management should be individualized based on the degree of pain and severity of pancreatitis. In patients with moderate to severe and severe acute pancreatitis, a step-down approach with epidural analgesia can be considered for moderate to severe pain. The management of acute pancreatitis has evolved. New research on the impact of electrolytes, pharmacologic agents, the role of anticoagulants, and nutrition support will provide scientific and clinical evidence to improve patient care and decrease morbidity and mortality.

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Section: Pain Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Acute Pancreatitis Review

Huang

Badurdeen

2023

Turk J Gastroenterol

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Erector spinae plane block as a component of intensive care for acute pancreatitis: a prospective randomized pilot study

Shapkin,

Sholin,

Cherpakov

et al. 2024

Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management

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BACKGROUND: Analgesia is crucial in the treatment of patients with acute pancreatitis, which includes the increased use of regional analgesia. In recent years, less-invasive and safer methods of pain relief, particularly erector spinae plane block (ESP-block), has drawn attention from the anesthesiological community. However, studies on its use in acute pancreatitis are rare. OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to make a clinical evaluation of bilateral erector spinae plane block in patients with acute pancreatitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A pilot prospective randomized study was conducted. The patients were divided into two groups: group 1 (n=7), ESP blockade was used, and group 2 (n=12), epidural analgesia (EA) was used. The primary points were considered to be an assessment of pain syndrome intensity and the need for analgesics. Additional results were liver and kidney function, acid-base condition, inflammatory response level, and the time of onset of peristalsis. RESULTS: The decrease in pain intensity in both groups was unidirectional: after 8 h, it was 3.57±1.98 points to the NRS in group 1 and 2.91±1.97 points to the NRS in group 2, and after 24 h, it was 1.42±1.27 and 1.75±2.3 points to the NRS, respectively. No significant difference was found in pain intensity between the groups (р 0,05). The average consumption of ketorolac was 78.2±16.3 mg in group 2 — 63.28±17.23 mg for 1 patient. The average need for narcotic analgesics, that is, morphine, per patient was 22±8 mg in group 1 and 36.3±17.2 mg in group 2 (р 0,05). During the therapy, blood α-amylase, diuresis rate, creatinine level, and glomerular filtration rate did not have a significant difference between the groups, as well as pH, BE, and blood lactate levels (р 0,05). Peristalsis was noted after 12.49±19.73 h in the ESP-block group and after 16.9±21.3 h in the 2nd group (р 0,05). The ICU length of stay between the groups did not differ and was 62±3 and 62±7 h, respectively (р 0,05). CONCLUSION: Bilateral erector spinae plane block is a simple and safe method that induces analgesic effect and effect on homeostasis in acute pancreatitis, similar to epidural blockade. Further study of the role and location of erector spinae plane block in treating pain in acute pancreatitis is required.

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Thoracic Epidural Analgesia in Acute Pancreatitis

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References 9 publications

Acute Pancreatitis Review

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Erector spinae plane block as a component of intensive care for acute pancreatitis: a prospective randomized pilot study

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